First off, Ford worked with Michelin to design a new set of high-performance tires. When youre sending 526 horsepower to the rear wheels, bad tires can limit the speed. Theyre crucial to the success of any performance car, especially considering that they can improve handling, acceleration and braking.
Also, we should note that Ford is coming out with a Shelby GT500 later this year. While it wont have the crazy redline or insane sound of the flat-plane-crank V-8, it will make over 700 horsepower with the help of a supercharger. The GT350 may be best if you want a pure drivers car, but the GT500 will officially be the top-dog Mustang when it hits showrooms.
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Next up, Ford re-tuned the suspension and magnetic dampers. Magnetic dampers allow the GT350 to stiffen the suspension for better performance on the track but soften up to handle potholes and bumps for street driving.
Theres also a track mode, which opens up the full throatiness of the exhaust, increases stiffness and tells the traction and stability control systems only to intervene in dire circumstances. Its a sophisticated and capable track weapon, capable of feats far beyond the reaches of the average buyer.